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Dr Kawa Saleh
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Dr Kawa Saleh

Orthopaedic Surgery · Dubai

👤 15 years of experience

5.00 · 10 verified reviews

4,306+ Patients seen
15 Years in practice
6 Publications
6 Languages spoken

About

Dr. Kawa Saleh is a highly experienced and certified orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in the management of sports injuries. He has worked extensively across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and the UAE, developing a wealth of expertise in hip and knee replacement surgery, shoulder treatment (both operative and conservative), spine treatment, major joint reconstruction, and primary knee arthroscopic surgery.
He also treats acute fractures, tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendon rupture, carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, lipoma and ganglion (bible cyst). He performs conservative spine treatment and pain management.
He performs major joint reconstruction, and primary knee arthroscopic surgery, including revision surgery and total hip replacement surgery, ankle surgery, ankle fusion, ligament reconstruction and toe deformity correction.
Dr Saleh holds an MD from Denmark and is a member of the Danish Orthopaedic Association. He is certified by the National Board of Health, Denmark, the National Board of Health, Norway and the National Board of Health, Sweden

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Kawa Saleh

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-406360 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-BA0E3A78 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 210
Annual physical exam 99395 2,108
Vaccination administration 90471 820
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,355

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 120 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Kawa Saleh
HEADSHOT
Kawa Saleh in consultation
IN OFFICE
Kawa Saleh with the team
WITH TEAM
Kawa Saleh at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 93s
Meet Kawa Saleh

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 15

  1. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across AE
    Kawa Saleh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5057/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37260806 · cited by 130
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Kawa Saleh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8655/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36801058 · cited by 112
  3. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across AE
    Kawa Saleh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9867/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36188017 · cited by 158
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Kawa Saleh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4179/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 33454399 · cited by 44

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · kawa.saleh@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

10 verified reviews
5.00
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4★ 1
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Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

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